A1 noun Neutre

bandage

/ˈbændɪdʒ/

A long piece of soft cloth or material used to cover and protect an injury. It is often wrapped around a body part to stop bleeding or keep a wound clean.

Exemples

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1

I need a bandage for this small cut on my finger.

I need a bandage for this small cut on my finger.

2

The medical staff applied a sterile bandage to the patient's surgical site.

The medical staff applied a sterile bandage to the patient's surgical site.

3

Do you have a bandage? My knee is bleeding a bit.

Do you have a bandage? My knee is bleeding a bit.

Famille de mots

Nom
bandage
Verb
bandage
Adjectif
bandaged
Apparenté
bandaging
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'band' of cloth that helps you 'age' (heal) your wound safely.

Quiz rapide

The nurse put a _____ on my arm after the blood test.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bandage

Exemples

1

I need a bandage for this small cut on my finger.

everyday

I need a bandage for this small cut on my finger.

2

The medical staff applied a sterile bandage to the patient's surgical site.

formal

The medical staff applied a sterile bandage to the patient's surgical site.

3

Do you have a bandage? My knee is bleeding a bit.

informal

Do you have a bandage? My knee is bleeding a bit.

4

The study examines the effectiveness of antimicrobial bandages in wound healing.

academic

The study examines the effectiveness of antimicrobial bandages in wound healing.

5

Our company specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality adhesive bandages.

business

Our company specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality adhesive bandages.

Famille de mots

Nom
bandage
Verb
bandage
Adjectif
bandaged
Apparenté
bandaging

Collocations courantes

apply a bandage apply a bandage
remove a bandage remove a bandage
sterile bandage sterile bandage
elastic bandage elastic bandage
clean bandage clean bandage

Phrases Courantes

put a bandage on it

put a bandage on it

adhesive bandage

adhesive bandage

crepe bandage

crepe bandage

Souvent confondu avec

bandage vs Band-Aid

Band-Aid is a specific brand name, while bandage is the general term for any medical wrap.

bandage vs plaster

In British English, a plaster is a small adhesive bandage; in American English, plaster usually refers to a building material.

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Notes d'usage

The word can be used as both a noun (the object) and a verb (the action of applying the object). It is most commonly used in first-aid and medical contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget that 'bandage' can be a verb. Some may confuse it with 'band', which refers to a strip of material but not necessarily for medical use.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'band' of cloth that helps you 'age' (heal) your wound safely.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'bandage', coming from 'bande' meaning a strip or ribbon.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one bandage, two bandages Transitive verb: 'She bandaged the wound.'
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Contexte culturel

In the United States, people often use the brand name 'Band-Aid' to refer to any small adhesive bandage, regardless of the brand.

Quiz rapide

The nurse put a _____ on my arm after the blood test.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bandage

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